As part of our plan for returning to onsite worship and other activities, the board of First Christian Church is requiring its staff to receive professional training about their role in preventing the spread of Covid-19. In the spirit of being in this together, we have decided to open the training to any interested church staff member. The purpose of this training is not to provide a road map for returning to onsite worship, most of you already have that. Instead, our goal is to help staff members understand the science behind the various strategies that are being recommended for churches. The event will be led by Dr. Gail Sprigler, DNP, MSN, RN. Gail serves as a Chief of Education Services
This week only, get a special Glimpse into Youth Group! Join us this week on ZOOM to get a taste of how our Youth have been participating in Youth Group! Pastor Jerry will lead us through a game and a lesson the Youth have recently participated in. Join us this Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. or Sunday, May 24 @ 10 a.m.! To participate (this week only) you will need one device for attending the ZOOM meeting (we suggest a computer, laptop or tablet) and your smart phone! Attending a class is easy! If you have never used ZOOM before, please follow this link for instructions - don't worry, it is super easy! FOR WEDNESDAY - At (or just before) 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, follow this link on your compute
As we move closer to the day we can once again worship as a gathered community, we want to share with you our plan for doing so as safely as possible. Two groups have been working very hard to draft our path forward. The first is our church's Discipleship Team. As part of our church board, one of this team's primary responsibilities is overseeing worship and they have taken the lead on discerning how and when we will return to onsite worship. The following people are members of this team: Merry Beth Henderson, Tim Hoagland, Alicia Kraus, Christina Milner, and Drexel Rankin The second group is a Medical Advisory Task Group, which was appointed by the Discipleship Team to provide advice and di
Approved by Medical Advisory Task Group Thursday, May 6, 2020 Approved by Discipleship Team on Monday, May 11, 2020 What follows is the plan for a first phase re-opening. Those at higher risk for severe illness due to Covid-19 or who provide direct care for those who fall into those categories are encouraged to attend worship online. 1. Staff Ensure all staff are educated on prevention and screening for Covid-19. - Gail Sprigler, DSN, will provide this training Staff will continue to work remotely as much as possible. Staff will wear masks while on site, unless in their dedicated office space. Staff will practice social distancing. Clean high touch areas frequently, clean offices regularly C
Join the staff and mentors of New Life in Christ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Mission Behind Bars and Beyond in writing Notes of Hope to the residents of the Diersen House to offer a bit of comfort during this difficult time of increased isolation. The residents are not able to receive visitors or outside support from programs. A kind note will go a long way to remind some of God’s most vulnerable that they are not alone. Due to HIPPA we do not have resident names, so notes can be addressed generally. There are 74 residents and 15 staff (all who are continuing to come to work to help make sure the ladies have a safe and secure place). With so many unable to receive mentor group
Covid-19 Care Response Team We have put together a Care Response Team made up of people who are willing to run errands for those who are sick, quarantined, self-isolating, or at-risk. Volunteers will coordinate a “front porch drop off.” If you are interested in volunteering for this team please sign up at this link. If you need to request the services of this team, please email Gina or any FCC staff member and we will facilitate the process. Financial Assistance If you are in need of financial assistance during this outbreak, our Acts 2 Fund is here for you. Please reach out to Rev. Brian to make a request. All requests are confidential. FCC Mask Ministry As we plan our return to onsite wor
The Ministry of Listening by Lynn Armstrong Over the past few months, we have all experienced changes in how we communicate with one another – how we share our concerns and love for and with each other. But as we figure out new ways to reach out, we need to remember how important good listening is for good communication. In Stephen Ministry, a great deal of time is spent teaching and practicing listening skills because of its importance as a caregiver tool. You too can become a more caring listener by understanding and applying six listening concepts from Stephen Ministry training: · Listening is active. Focus your attention of what the other person is saying instead of thinking of what you
By: Mike Lorenzen Tribulation: A Cause Of Great Trouble Or Suffering The word tribulation is probably not used often in our daily conversations. As you see the definition I found online, I think you may agree that we could easily use it during the Covid-19 situation we find ourselves in currently. This time of year, we in Louisville are normally gathering with friends and family as we celebrate our local legacy – The Kentucky Derby! Gather no more says our Governor, Andy Beshear. But this shall pass! I’m sure each of us are anxious to be close to family and friends – especially now but we simply can’t do the things we used to do without wondering if one person could be endangering another. T
Dear EACM Friends, My prayer is that everyone has continued to stay safe and healthy throughout this difficult time. I know that your prayers and good thoughts have protected the staff and limited volunteers that have continued to work to respond to the needs of our community. Thank you for that! EACM continues to offer food assistance Monday through Thursday 10AM – 2PM. So many new families from every zip code and neighborhood in our service area. It truly highlights how a sudden crisis can topple any family’s security. It has been an honor and privilege to serve. Our food stock is quite ample at this point. And we have been receiving financial donations designated directly for food a
The Discipleship Team, which is part of the Board of First Christian Church, has appointed a Medical Advisory Task Group. The purpose of this group is to offer advice and guidance for returning to onsite worship and other activities as safely as possible. The task group is made up of members of our worshipping community that are practicing medical professionals. They include: Stephanie Copeland, BSN, Cardiac Cath Lab, Jewish Hospital April Fiel, BSN, Hosparus Health Mark Head, MD, Internal Medicine, Clark Medical Group, Jeffersonville, IN Zachary Gilbertson, DMD, Private Practice, Madison, IN Lori Scales, MD, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care Norton Medical Group, Mt. Washington, K
